Eastern University Student Bloggersfaith reason justice2014-05-14T04:35:38Zhttp://jonah.eastern.edu/ugadmiss/feed/atom/WordPressJD Saraccohttp://jonah.eastern.edu/ugadmiss/?p=103522014-04-28T20:30:44Z2014-04-28T20:30:44ZIf anyone is looking to attend an Athletic event at Eastern, I would definitely recommend a soccer game. The games are always really competitive and they have a great atmosphere, and I’m not just saying that because I’m on the team! Of course, the season is only in the Fall, from August to November. So there are plenty of opportunities to catch a game. We usually have a good amount of fans and every one gets into the game which is really cool. The best game of the season is always when we play against our cross road rivals, Cabrini. We play once a year, alternating home teams every year. We beat them at their place this year 1-0 and by the amount of fans we had you would have thought it was a home game!

For more on the Men’s soccer team go to http://www.goeasterneagles.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=3&Itemid=15

The basketball games are also a really good time. The gym will be packed for every game, and there are usually a good amount of students that cannot get in because the stands are so full. Like soccer, the Eastern Cabrini basketball games are also crazy even though Cabrini’s team is very good. Eastern students will support the basketball team no matter what, and that is part of what makes the atmosphere so amazing at the sporting events.

For more on the Basketball team go to http://www.goeasterneagles.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=8&Itemid=17

Our most successful team has to be Women’s Volleyball. We made it to the Elite 8 in the NCAA tournament this year, but that is something we’ve come to expect from our Volleyball team. Those games are also a lot of fun to go to because we dominate. Some friends and I actually painted ourselves for one of the conference games last year…it was pretty cold out so it wasn’t the best idea, but we still had a great time doing it.

For more on the Volleyball team go to http://www.goeasterneagles.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=17&Itemid=7

]]>0Samantha Stewarthttp://jonah.eastern.edu/ugadmiss/?p=103172014-04-28T20:27:47Z2014-04-28T20:27:47ZNow it is time to talk about Eastern Sports!

Eastern has great sports programs. We have all the major sports- lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball, baseball, golf, field hockey, basketball, tennis and cross country.

However, we also have many intramural sports, including soccer. Intramural teams are for students that do not have the time to put into participating in the school league, but still want to give up sports completely. The best part of intramural, however, is that you can create a team full of your closest friends, where it could be an activity not focused on winning but having fun. This was the motto of some friends of mine who joined the soccer intramural league. They called themselves the Jorts (also known as jean shorts) and for fun, actually wore them as part of their uniform.

They never won a single game, but they always came to each game exited for even a single goal. For some people, they might not see the point of playing a game if your not in it to win it. But, for the Jorts they were just happy to have fun and play together. So, the rest of “jort supporters” would root for them with just as much enthusiasm as they had, sitting on the side lines once a week . Not only were we the team with the biggest support, but we were also the team with the most cheers, hollers and yells routing for them. This proved to me that it is not the sport that you play that makes it fun, it is who you are playing the sport with. For, if your not having fun while your playing, why play it at all? In the end, they ended the season with not even a single win, but we still celebrated for a job well done! The “jort support” formed two lines, had our hands meet in the middle and then the team ran underneath them like they do on television. Then we went onto the turf and ran around,danced and sang- all very proud of the team and happy to be together!

So, if you like to play sports, but do not have the time or ability to play on a real team, intramural might be the right option for you! Plus, in my opinion, it can be a lot more fun!

Any time I can worship God in many different contexts at Eastern is a ‘best experience’.
Not to be a total cop-out, but my experience as a whole has been a continual process. I can’t really pinpoint one particular ‘experience’ that trumps all. The whole ‘experience’ has been the best experience of my life. I’ve grown in too many ways to count. I have a completely new identity with a completely new outlook on life. Being surrounded by countless and diversely interesting people at Eastern, I find that my range of interests is about as broad as the people I meet here.

]]>0Biancahttp://jonah.eastern.edu/ugadmiss/?p=105212014-04-28T14:04:42Z2014-04-28T14:04:42ZA typical Friday night for me at Eastern is always very spontaneous. While I am in golf season I usually just watch a movie or hang out with friends on campus, but there is never a dull moment. When I do not have a tournament on the weekends, my friends and I will go to the mall, or take a train into philly. There really is a ton to do around the school. I enjoy the last minuet plans that tend to be the most fun.

There never is a dull moment here on campus, and there is always something going on or someone to see!

Sundays however, are my favorite day on the weekend. I love waking up early and going to church with some amazing people, then after church we all come back to campus for brunch. Sundays are relaxing and honestly something that keeps me going when my weeks are hard and stressful.

]]>0Joshua Fisshttp://jonah.eastern.edu/ugadmiss/?p=101632014-04-15T20:08:42Z2014-04-15T20:08:42ZWhy choose Eastern? If you go to any college site they normally have a tab that helps students get a better feel for there school. Its critical to love the school you go to for optimal academic success. I can say that the friends I have made here at Eastern will be life long and have helped be grow academically and spiritually. There is nothing like having support from your family, but when you have a daily reminder in your face telling you, “do well”, your bound to succeed! My friends have been that for me. Additionally, as an athletic training major there are only about 8 students in a class. This allows for very important, close contact with professors. Its always good to know that if I need help, I can get in touch with my professors very easily. To find more information on why you should choose Eastern click HERE.

Picture: http://santoleri.com/Limited_EW.htm

]]>0mkulikowhttp://jonah.eastern.edu/ugadmiss/?p=100812014-04-15T20:06:25Z2014-04-15T20:06:25ZEastern has some of the most beautiful and unique places to enjoy life. From studying to eating and catching up with friends, Eastern is a pretty amazing atmosphere to be a part of. In my opinion and the opinion of some of my friends we came up with our top notch places to spend your time at here at Eastern.

The first top notch place I personally love to be at, whether that be studying, reading, talking, or just relaxing would hands down be the pond behind Walton. It’s beautiful no matter what time of year or time of day. In the cold winter the steps and surrounding areas are covered with flawless snow, while in the cool spring time the flowers are blooming and the trees are bursting with life. If you need a quiet place, sit on a step or behind one of the pillars. You will not be disappointed.

Another great place to hangout/do homework would be at a local cafe. There are quite a few in the town of Wayne, PA. The Gryphon is always a popular site that many Eastern Students love to do work at or catch up with a great friend. They have the best coffee around!

A cool place that a few friends and I discovered the other day was in Manyunk, PA. It’s only about 15 minutes away from Eastern and is beautiful. It’s called Green Valley Park and it’s perfect for some time outdoors hiking, running, or just relaxing around beautiful scenery.

Eastern’s Chapel is also one of the most peaceful rooms I have ever been in. There have been nights that a couple of my friends and I get together and go in and play the piano, it’s always a great night.

Those are just a few of the many places around Eastern University that students would love to visit and hang out around.

]]>0jnorris1http://jonah.eastern.edu/ugadmiss/?p=104582014-04-08T23:46:10Z2014-04-08T23:46:10ZThroughout my time here at Eastern I have had so many awesome experiences, but I think the one that stands out to me the most is being apart of the lacrosse team. One of my friends who graduated last year was telling me how the one thing he will never forget, are the great times he had playing lacrosse and the friends he made on the team. Looking back at my time here at Eastern so far I can honestly say that most of my favorite memories have been associated with my lacrosse team. Whether it be a game or just hanging out with the guys. I talked about it in my last blog a little but our spring break trip to California was AMAZING!!! It was one of the best times of my life. I made a video of the trip and you can watch it by clicking here!!

This is a picture from the top of Mt. Soledad in San Diego, California.

Another great experience I had with my lacrosse team was my freshmen year when we won the MAC Championship for the first time in program history. I will never forget how hard our team worked to achieve our goal and it is a memory that I will remember forever. You can watch that video by clicking here!!

Here are my teammates and me after we won the MAC Championship.

I have so many awesome memories here at Eastern and I am excited for my last year to make some more!

With my junior year quickly coming to a close, I was asked to consider what my best experience at Eastern University has been so far. This task is, very simply, impossible. Eastern prides itself in the community atmosphere it promotes, and I have felt it firsthand. This community has led to innumerable experiences that have contributed to not just my college journey, but also my self-discovery.

The friendships I have created while here at Eastern are ones that will never be forgotten. The lives that we lived, intertwined, continue to contribute to the people we are today. I look forward to the one year I have left with these people, but I also smile looking back at the moments that have passed.

The people. The place. These are my best memories.

]]>0Carly Nunevillerhttp://jonah.eastern.edu/ugadmiss/?p=102562014-04-03T13:13:35Z2014-04-03T13:13:35ZSo, how did an average student from a tiny charter school wind up in a slightly larger Christian University just 45mins away from her home town? This blog post will give you the point A to point B of how I chose Eastern University.

It was mid October of my senior year at MaST charter school. My astronomy club decided to take a field trip to Eastern University to attend a lecture given by Doctor Bradstreet on the world ending and how astronomy played a role in the ancient mayan’s doomsday prediction. during our field trip we were given a tour of McInnis, the dual telescope domes the research studio and the planetarium. I was majorly impressed by everything I had seen, and the amazing people I had met.

That evening I did a little more research on the school and discovered that EU offered my major (communication studies with a mass media focus) then I discovered that the application to apply as an undergrad student was free, so out of sheer curiosity I applied. I mean, I didn’t know much other than the fact that it was a beautiful campus, the atmosphere was nice, the people were friendly, and I wanted to know more.

Thats when I learned that there was an weekend long open house called Explore Eastern Weekend. During this weekend I was hosted by the sweetest most awesome person ever. I met some fantastic other prospective students and got to see what Eastern was like, aside from academics. The weekend was filled with meeting new people, coming together as one in faith, hanging out, and having a great time. It was also over this weekend that I decided to come to Eastern. While I was there, my mom texted me a picture of my acceptance letter that she just couldn’t wait to for me to open (so she had to open it herself )! I didn’t complain, because it gave me the opportunity to celebrate with my new friends.

Following my acceptance I found out about the Howard Fellows Program in which I could potentially have a fantastic scholarship opportunity. So I set to work creating a video on that explained why I chose Eastern University, and I was awarded the scholarship (that covered about half of my tuition!) I posted it to Youtube here.

The most difficult part of my journey was figuring out how I planned on paying for the other half of my tuition along with my room and board. Luckily for me everything fell into place after long painful hours of dealing with multiple student loan services until I found one that would give me the amount I needed to cover my expenses.

The truth of the matter is, I found Eastern University on a whim, a complete fluke. Today I am proud to say that I go to a school centered on Christian beliefs and community. I wouldn’t have asked for a better way of getting from point A to point B!

]]>0kleischhttp://jonah.eastern.edu/ugadmiss/?p=104192014-03-31T16:04:56Z2014-03-31T16:04:56ZFrom the time I was a junior in high school, I was interested in different formats of media and the way they functioned. I got involved in HHTV which was the film and television club on campus. We were responsible for live hosting events on our local broadcast and creating small films to be entered into film festivals. With experience with Adobe Pro and high tech camera equipment, I was able to get ahead with the experience I needed for College. Now as a Sophomore in college, I have officially declared my major in Communication Studies with a concentration in media. This has been a great decision for me and is leading me down the path of work that I enjoy and have a passion for. With professors on campus that match the passion of the students, I continue to grow everyday in my craft. This particular major is based around getting experience and knowledge in a field that continues to evolve each day. Classes like “Media as a Profession” have professionals in the industry speak to the class and inform members of the major about what the world ahead looks like and what one should do to prepare for it. Another class known as “Persuasion” informs students about the ways advertisements tries to persuade consumers into buying a product or seeing a particular way of a company. Each class is geared toward helping students understand the world of media and the history of where it has come from. The major is not only something I am studying, but is a lifestyle that I will be living in the coming future.